Aulden Farm Spuria Iris Page
The spuria irises have been getting much more attention in recent years. The tall leaves make a strong statement in the garden during the winter and spring, and for this fact alone the spurias are being used by garden designers. The flowers come in late June/July on tall stems. All the hybrids here are taller than their specie parents. It pays to improve the soil well before planting as these easy going perennials can remain in the same place undisturbed for many years. Like most irises, they are best planted in a sunny position (there is some tolerance of shade, but cold north facing gardens are unlikely to be rewarded with good flowering). We suggest that growing rhizomes are planted by the end of April, so that there is sufficient time for the plants to establish before they go dormant in late July. We can send out dormant rhizomes in September and this is a good time to plant. Don't forget, unlike bearded irises, spurias need their rhizomes buried about 2" (5cm) below the surface.Stock is limited this year, but we should have some of the following available and are happy to accept orders now for autumn despatch.
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| Iris 'Arts Alive' £ 6.00 Clear opaque lavender with a small yellow signal. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris 'Betty Cooper' £ 6.00 Light violet standards lightly streaked. Falls are light violet with a strong orange center. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris 'Blue Lassie' £ 6.00 Blue standards and a blue edge to white falls. Ht 100cm |  |
| Iris 'Cinnabar Red' £ 6.00 Deep mahogany-red self (ie brown) with strong deep yellow signal. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris 'Eleanor Hill' £ 6.00 Clear purple standards. The bronze falls have a deep yellow centre. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris 'Highline Amethyst' £ 6.00 Deep reddish-purple with a yellow signal. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris 'Imperial Bronze' £ 6.00 Vivid yellow heavily veined brown giving a true bronze effect. Ht 150cm |  |
| Iris Lenkoran £ 6.00 A violet-blue plicata with veining on the falls. Being a near specie cross, you should find this an easy rewarding plant. AGM |  |
| Iris 'Wealden Elegance' £ 5.00 The petals are narrower than many of the other cultivars giving a charming effect. White petals with a soft yellow central patch. Ht 110cm |  |
| Iris 'Wealden Sunshine' £ 5.00 Golden yellow flowers contrasting well with the dark green leaves. Ht 90cm |  |
To Order, simply email web@auldenfarm.co.uk with a list of the plants you would like.
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